Enterobius vermicularis
RCHSD Microbiology
LAB248
Upon receipt
1 day
N/A
See collection instructions
See Below
OBTAIN PINWORK COLLECTION KIT FROM LAB 1. Remove cap in which is inserted an optically clear polysterene paddle with one side coated with a non-toxic mildly adhesive material. This side is marked "sticky side" 2. Press the paddle sticky side against the right & left perianal folds with moderate pressure. 3. Replace the paddle in the container & print name & date on the container label. Deliver the pinworm kit to Lab.
Ambient-Only
paddle grossly contaminated with stool
Refer to microbiology processing manual
Pinworm eggs are only sporadically deposited around the anus by the female pinworm; therefore, multiple samples taken over a few days is recommended to rule out infection.
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08-10-17